Makeup bag

ABSTRACT

An improved makeup bag and a lipstick stand are disclosed herein. The improved makeup bag includes an outer portion and an interior portion. The outer portion includes a first outer side disposed opposite a second outer side and a fixation means configured to affix the first outer side to the second outer side. The interior portion includes a first interior side disposed opposite a second interior side. Each of the first interior side and the second interior side comprise one or more compartments. Further, each of the one or more compartments are configured to be detachable and/or to receive a cosmetic product therein. Additionally, the lipstick stand includes a first end disposed opposite a second end, where the first end comprises a base component and the second end comprises at least one holder component. Further, the lipstick stand includes a pillar component disposed between the first end and the second end.

This application claims priority under 35 USC § 119(e) to U.S.Provisional Application No. 63/290,668 filed Dec. 17, 2021, the entirecontents of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The field of the invention and its embodiments relate to an improvedmakeup bag. In particular, the field of the invention and itsembodiments relate to an improved and portable makeup bag that providesenhanced organization for cosmetic products.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Many different makeup bags, containers, satchels, and purses exist withdiffering sizes and shapes to hold cosmetic items for a user. Some ofthese products include compartments to facilitate organization of thecosmetic items. In most cases, existing makeup containers or bags areeither stationary and designed for organizing and storing makeup at homeor are designed for portability to take makeup on a trip. However, theportable makeup containers or bags fail to provide enhanced organizationsuch that when the user is on the go, cosmetic items becomedisorganized, resulting in the user having to reorganize the cosmeticproducts once the user arrives at a desired location. Thus, what isneeded is an improved makeup bag that provides enhanced organization forcosmetic products such that the cosmetic products remain organizedduring transportation from one location to another.

Examples of Related Art Include

CN110250712A describes a makeup bag that is convenient to carry. Themakeup bag comprises a main bag body, a box cover hinged to the main bagbody, and a mirror fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the box cover.The makeup bag includes a storage mechanism for storing cosmetics.

US20190231050A1 and WO2019067927A1 describe a multiple-purpose makeuporganizer that includes a housing and a cover. The cover is operablyattached to the housing whereby the cover opens and closes to expose aninterior of the housing when the cover is open. An attachment mechanismis operably attached to a surface of the housing. The attachmentmechanism attaches the housing to another surface.

WO2019134188A1 describes a makeup bag that includes a bag body, an uppercover, a widthwise partition plate and a lengthwise partition plate. Thewidthwise partition plate and the lengthwise partition plate divide aninner cavity of the bag body into multiple compartments.

US20190008256A1 and WO2017132598A1 describe a system for customizing adevice case or bag. Non-limiting examples of device cases include casesfor laptops, tablets, and cell phones. Non-limiting examples of bagsinclude purses, briefcases, portfolios, backpacks, satchels, totes,messenger bags, duffel bags, etc.

CN208176232U, CN206687325U, CN205456692U, CN103082632A, CN103082637A,CN101669712A, CN205093746U, CN206534259U, CN207202345U, and CN207084377Udescribe a multi-functional and portable makeup bag.

USD0811086S describes an ornamental design for a makeup organizer bag.USD0808198S describes an ornamental design for a makeup organizer.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,777,076B1 describes a multipurpose organizer that can bequickly and easily converted into multiple articles, such as a carryingtote or a purse.

Some similar devices exist in the art. However, their means of operationare substantially different from the present disclosure, as the otherinventions fail to solve all the problems taught by the presentdisclosure.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention and its embodiments relate to an improved makeupbag. In particular, the present invention and its embodiments relate toan improved and portable makeup bag that provides enhanced organizationfor cosmetic products.

One embodiment of the present invention describes an improved makeupbag. The improved makeup bag includes an outer portion and an interiorportion. The outer portion includes a first outer side disposed oppositea second outer side and a fixation means configured to affix the firstouter side to the second outer side. The interior portion includes afirst interior side disposed opposite a second interior side. Each ofthe first interior side and the second interior side comprise one ormore compartments. Further, each of the one or more compartments areconfigured to receive one or more cosmetic, personal care, or beautyproducts therein.

In examples, the fixation means include: a zipper component, hook andloop, snaps, fasteners, buttons, magnets, hook and loop fasteners, orteeth and groove fasteners. In some examples, each of the first interiorside and the second interior side are about 7 inches in width and about12 inches in length. Moreover, the cosmetic product may specifically bea skincare product, a haircare product, or a nailcare product. Theskincare product may be: a lipstick, tweezers, a lip balm, a pressedpowder compact, a mascara, an eyeliner, a face primer, a liquidfoundation, a moisturizer, a sunscreen, an eyeshadow palette, aconcealer, a bronzer, a blush, or a lip gloss.

Further, dimensions of the improved makeup bag comprise a length ofabout 8 inches, a width of about 8-8½ inches, and a height of about 7inches. Additionally, a material of each of the one or more compartmentsmay include fabric such as cloth, cotton, canvas, mesh, satin, heavysatin, polyester, nylon, and/or plastic, or blends thereof. Inadditional examples, the interior portion of the improved makeup bagincludes a hook and loop portion. A pouch is affixable to the hook andloop portion for storage. One or more lipstick products are received byone or more compartments of the pouch for storage. The compartments maybe lined with plastic or some other material that can be easily cleaned.

Another embodiment of the present invention describes a lipstick stand.The lipstick stand includes a first end disposed opposite a second end.The first end comprises a base component and the second end comprises atleast one holder component. A pillar component is disposed between thefirst end and the second end. In examples, the base component isdisposed perpendicular to the pillar component. Additionally, thelipstick stand also includes a fixation means to affix the basecomponent to the pillar component.

In examples, a quantity of holder components of the at least one holdercomponent is four. A pouch is detached from an interior of the improvedmakeup bag and may be received by a holder component of the at least oneholder component.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a schematic diagram of an improved makeup bag, accordingto at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 2 depicts another schematic diagram of an improved makeup bag,according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 3 depicts another schematic diagram of an improved makeup bag,according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 4 depicts a schematic diagram of an interior portion of an improvedmakeup bag, according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 5 depicts another schematic diagram of an interior portion of animproved makeup bag, according to at least some embodiments disclosedherein.

FIG. 6 depicts a schematic diagram of a pouch of an improved makeup bag,according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 7 depicts another schematic diagram of a pouch of an improvedmakeup bag, according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 8 depicts a schematic diagram of a rear of a pouch of an improvedmakeup bag, according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 9 depicts a schematic diagram of a stand, according to at leastsome embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 10 depicts another schematic diagram of a stand, according to atleast some embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 11 depicts a top down view of a schematic diagram of a stand,according to at least some embodiments disclosed herein.

FIG. 12 depicts a schematic diagram of a pouch of an improved makeup bagaffixed to a stand, according to at least some embodiments disclosedherein.

FIG. 13 depicts an embodiment of the invention that shows a plurality ofwriting on the makeup bag.

FIG. 14 depicts an embodiment of the invention that shows writing on themakeup bag.

FIG. 15 depicts embodiments of an interior of a makeup bag with a panelthat has a detachable lipstick pouch with compartments to hold lipstick(15A), the panel without the detachable pouch (15B), and the reverseside of the panel (15C).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The embodiments of the present invention will now be described withreference to the drawings. Identical elements in the various figures areidentified with the same reference numerals. Reference will now be madein detail to each embodiment of the present invention. Such embodimentsare provided by way of explanation of the present invention, which isnot intended to be limited thereto. In fact, those of ordinary skill inthe art may appreciate upon reading the present specification andviewing the present drawings that various modifications and variationscan be made thereto.

An improved makeup bag 100 is described and depicted herein (e.g., in atleast FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 , FIG. 3 , FIG. 4 , and FIG. 5 ). Morespecifically, the improved makeup bag 100 is a multi-functional andportable makeup bag that assists in the organization of cosmeticproducts. In general, the improved makeup bag 100 includes a body and aninterior portion. Though the improved makeup bag 100 is depicted with asquare shape, it should be appreciated that other shapes arecontemplated by this disclosure, such as a triangular shape, acylindrical shape, a rectangular shape, etc.

In some implementations, the improved makeup bag 100 may have a lengthof about 8 inches, a width of about 8-8½ inches, and a height of about 7inches. It should be appreciated that these dimensions are beingprovided for illustrative purposes only and other dimensions arecontemplated by the instant disclosure. The improved makeup bag 100 maycomprise one or more materials, such as: satin, heavy satin, fabric,cloth, cotton, canvas, mesh, plastic, etc. Moreover, one or more partsor components of the improved makeup bag 100 may comprise color,patterns, text/writing, or graphics. Furthermore, in some examples, oneor more parts or components of the improved makeup bag 100 may compriseclear or transparent portions to allow a user to easily view a desiredcosmetic product or shade of lipstick.

As shown in at least FIG. 3 , a fixation means is used to open theimproved makeup bag 100 to expose products housed within the improvedmakeup bag 100 or close the improved makeup bag 100 to maintain theproducts within the improved makeup bag 100. In examples, and as shownin at least FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 , and FIG. 3 , the fixation means may be azipper component that is used to open or close the improved makeup bag100. In other examples, the fixation means may include hook and loop,snaps, fasteners, buttons, magnets, hook and loop fasteners, hooks,teeth and groove fasteners, etc., or any other means known to thosehaving ordinary skill in the art. An interior portion of the improvedmakeup bag 100 may comprise Velcro (i.e., hook and loop) 102, as shownin FIG. 3 . A pouch 110 (of FIG. 4 , FIG. 6 , FIG. 7 , FIG. 8 , and FIG.12 ) may be affixed by the hook and loop 102 in the interior portion ofthe improved makeup bag 100. Specifically, the pouch 110 may comprisenumerous compartments 106 to house makeup or beauty products. Moreover,as shown in FIGS. 6 and 12 , the pouch 110 may also comprise an opening302 disposed therethrough. The opening may comprise a grommet as shownin FIG. 12 that reinforces the opening so that the opening is not easilyripped/torn or mangled/mutilated/disfigured. The grommet may be made ofmetal or a hard plastic or rubber that has a structural strength able towithstand tearing. The opening and grommet in an embodiment are of asize that allow the grommet and/or opening to fit over the holdercomponent of lipstick stand and allow the pouch to be held by thelipstick stand.

The makeup bag may also have a hook on it that allows it to be hung onthe lipstick stand of the present invention. The hook can be made ofmetal, plastic, or rubber. Alternatively, the makeup bag may have acloth loop that allows it to be attached to the lipstick stand.

A size and/or configuration of these compartments 106 may be identicalor may differ. In examples, a first compartment of the compartments 106may be about 1 inch in diameter (e.g., configured to hold a mascaraproduct). Further, a second compartment of the compartments 106 may beabout 3 to 4 inches in diameter (e.g., configured to hold a pressedpowder product). Additionally, a third compartment of the compartments106 may be about 1 inch in diameter (e.g., configured to hold or housean eyeliner product). Other products, such as a tweezer product and alip balm product, or others, may be housed in one or more of thesecompartments 106. It should be appreciated that a quantity, size, andlocation of these compartments is being provided for illustrativepurposes only and other quantities, sizes, and locations arecontemplated by Applicant herein. In a variation, the size may beconfigured so that one can view the cosmetic that is placed therein(e.g., the size may be of a size that allows the cosmetic placed thereinto partially overlap the edge of the compartment so that it can beeasily viewed by the user). This will allow the user to quickly procurethe cosmetic by a quick look at the one or more compartments. Moreover,in some examples, these compartments may comprise one or more materials,such as: fabric, satin, heavy satin, cloth, cotton, canvas, mesh,plastic, etc., among others not explicitly listed herein. Other parts ofthe makeup bag may be made by any of these materials including the pouchor the makeup bag. In an embodiment, satin may be used to give thematerial that is made of satin a glossy look. A heavy satin may be usedto give the material not only a glossy look, but also provide thematerial with tear-resistant strength.

Dimensions of the interior of the improved makeup bag 100 may be about 7inches in width and about 12 inches in length. It should be appreciatedthat these dimensions are being provided for illustrative purposes onlyand other dimensions are contemplated by the instant disclosure. In avariation, the makeup bag 100 may be larger if one is trying toaccommodate items other than or in addition to makeup/cosmetics. In avariation, the makeup bag 100 may be of a size that allows one toaccommodate additional items such as an umbrella, a wallet, or otheritems that a person may put in a purse or small bag.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5 , an interior portion of the improved makeupbag 100 may comprise an elastic material 108 defining a pouch 104. Thepouch 104 may be configured to house/hold one or more beauty or cosmeticproducts.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 9 -FIG. 12 , the improved makeup bag 100 mayhouse a lipstick stand 200 when the lipstick stand 200 is in a non-usestate. In some examples, the lipstick stand 200 may be affixed to aninterior portion of the improved makeup bag 100 when in the non-useposition. The lipstick stand 200 assists in the organization of variouslipsticks and reduces the time it takes for a user to find a desiredshade.

Specifically, the lipstick stand 200 comprises a first end disposedopposite a second end and a pillar component 204 disposed between thefirst end (e.g., the base component 202) and the second end (e.g., thehead component 206). The pillar component 204 is substantiallycylindrical in shape. The lipstick stand 200, at the first end,comprises a base component 202, which is disposed perpendicular to thepillar component 204. The base component 202 is substantially planar andcircular in shape. A fixation means 208 (e.g., a screw, a bolt and nut,or similar component) may be used to affix the base component 202 to thepillar component 204.

The lipstick stand 200, at the second end, comprises at least one holdercomponent 210. As depicted in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 , a quantity of the atleast one holder component 210 is four. However, the quantity is notlimited to such.

Moreover, as shown in at least FIG. 9 , a first holder component of theat least one holder component 210 is disposed opposite a second holdercomponent of the at least one holder component 210 and a third holdercomponent of the at least one holder component 210 is disposed oppositea fourth holder component of the at least one holder component 210. Assuch, as shown in at least FIG. 9 , the holder components form anX-shape. Moreover, each holder component of the at least one holdercomponent 210 is curved upwards in a direction opposing the basecomponent 202 so as to hold/maintain an object housed thereon. As shownin FIG. 12 , the pouch 110 may be detached and held by a holdercomponent of the at least one holder component 210. In an alternateembodiment, the lipstick stand may comprise one or more hooks that allowthe makeup bag to be hung wherein the center of gravity is closer to thepillar component. The one or more hooks may be operationally attached tothe pillar component. In specific embodiments, the dimensions of thelipstick stand 200 are about 13×23×14 cm. However, these dimensions areprovided for illustrative purposes only.

FIG. 13 shows a plurality of embodiments of the present inventionwherein the makeup bag 100 has writing on it. It should be understoodthat the makeup bag 100 may have as much writing or as little writing onit as desired. For example, FIG. 14 shows the makeup bag 100 with only alittle writing. It should be understood also that designs/drawings mayoptionally also be present on the exterior of the makeup bag 100 (asshown in FIG. 1 ), or alternatively, designs/drawings may be presentwithout writing. In a variation, the makeup bag may have writing on theinside of the bag. For example, the user of the makeup bag may havehis/her initials on the bag. The writing may be printed or embroideredand/or the writing may use any of a plurality of techniques whereinwriting appears on fabrics/plastics.

FIG. 15 shows the interior of the makeup bag 100 with a panel 1501 thatcomprises a pouch 1510, that optionally contains compartments 1506, thatmay be of different sizes. The compartments in FIG. 15 as shown in 15Aare of a size so that the compartments 1506 are able to accommodatelipstick/mascara or other makeup that is approximately the size oflipstick. But it should be understood that the compartments 1506 may beof a size or shape to accommodate other makeup. For example, the shapemay be of a size and shape that is able to accommodate makeup that is ina round container (for example, blush or rouge). The pouch 1510 may beattached to the panel 1501 by means of hook and loop material that ispresent at location 1502 a. The hook and loop material at location 1502a will attach to hook and loop material which is present at location1502 b. FIG. 15B shows the panel 1501 in the absence of pouch 1510 butit shows hook and loop material present at location 1502 b, which allowsthe attachment of the pouch 1510 (as shown in FIG. 15A). It should beunderstood that panel 1501 may be a separate panel that can be affixedto the interior of the makeup bag. Alternatively, the panel 1501 may bethe inside of the makeup bag. FIG. 15C shows the reverse side of panel1501 as shown in FIG. 15A, which may be attached at location 1502 c tothe interior of the makeup bag. The means of attachment may be by hookand loop, by sewing, by buttons, by zippers or by other attachmentmethods. Although FIGS. 15A-15C show attachment by a single strip ofhook and loop, it should be understood that a plurality of hook and loopstrips may be used to secure the panel. One advantage to having a panel1501 that can be added to the interior of the makeup bag is that a usercan change out different panels that may be configured differently basedupon the needs of the user. The panels may be different in size so thatthey can accommodate different amounts of the desired makeup that theuser wants to transport.

The panel may also have hooks on the panel that allow for one to attachthings that are not easily inserted into the compartments but that areconfigured to be put onto hooks. If hooks are present, they should be ofa size that they can fit on the interior of the makeup bag (and that themakeup bag can be closed). The presence of hooks allow items that areattached to the hooks to be seen easily by the user.

The descriptions of the various embodiments of the present inventionhave been presented for purposes of illustration, but are not intendedto be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments disclosed. Manymodifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skillin the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the describedembodiments. The terminology used herein was chosen to best explain theprinciples of the embodiments, the practical application or technicalimprovement over technologies found in the marketplace, or to enableothers or ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodimentsdisclosed herein.

When introducing elements of the present disclosure or the embodimentsthereof, the articles “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to mean thatthere are one or more of the elements.

Similarly, the adjective “another,” when used to introduce an element,is intended to mean one or more elements. The terms “including” and“having” are intended to be inclusive such that there may be additionalelements other than the listed elements.

It is contemplated and within the scope of the invention to combine anyfeature disclosed herein with any other feature even if those featuresare not mentioned together as long as these features are notincompatible with each other. Although this invention has been describedwith a certain degree of particularity, it is to be understood that thepresent disclosure has been made only by way of illustration and thatnumerous changes in the details of construction and arrangement of partsmay be resorted to without departing from the spirit and the scope ofthe invention.

What is claimed is:
 1. An improved makeup bag comprising: an outerportion comprising: a first outer side disposed opposite a second outerside; and a fixation means configured to affix the first outer side tothe second outer side and that is used to open or close the improvedmakeup bag; and an interior portion comprising: a first interior sidedisposed opposite a second interior side, wherein each of the firstinterior side and the second interior side comprise one or morecompartments, and wherein each of the one or more compartments areconfigured to receive a cosmetic product therein.
 2. The improved makeupbag of claim 1, wherein the fixation means is selected from the groupconsisting of: a zipper component, hook and loop, snaps, fasteners,buttons, magnets, and teeth and groove fasteners.
 3. The improved makeupbag of claim 1, wherein each of the first interior side and the secondinterior side are about 7 inches in width and about 12 inches in length.4. The improved makeup bag of claim 1, wherein the cosmetic product isselected from the group consisting of: a skincare product, a haircareproduct, and a nailcare product.
 5. The improved makeup bag of claim 4,wherein the skincare product is selected from the group consisting of: alipstick, tweezers, a lip balm, a pressed powder compact, a mascara, aneyeliner, a face primer, a liquid foundation, a moisturizer, asunscreen, an eyeshadow palette, a concealer, a bronzer, a blush, and alip gloss.
 6. The improved makeup bag of claim 1, wherein dimensions ofthe improved makeup bag comprise a length of about 8 inches, a width ofabout 8-8½ inches, and a height of about 7 inches.
 7. The improvedmakeup bag of claim 1, wherein a material of each of the one or morecompartments are selected from the group consisting of: satin, fabric,cloth, cotton, canvas, mesh, and plastic.
 8. The improved makeup bag ofclaim 1, further comprising a hook and loop portion affixed to theinterior portion.
 9. The improved makeup bag of claim 8, furthercomprising a pouch affixable to the hook and loop portion.
 10. Alipstick stand comprising: a first end disposed opposite a second end,wherein the first end comprises a base component, and wherein the secondend comprises at least one holder component; and a pillar componentdisposed between the first end and the second end.
 11. The lipstickstand of claim 10, wherein the base component is disposed perpendicularto the pillar component.
 12. The lipstick stand of claim 10, furthercomprising a fixation means to affix the base component to the pillarcomponent.
 13. The lipstick stand of claim 10, wherein a quantity ofholder components of the at least one holder component is four.
 14. Thelipstick stand of claim 10, wherein a pouch is detached from an improvedmakeup bag and held by a holder component of the at least one holdercomponent.
 15. The lipstick stand of claim 14, wherein the pouch housesone or more lipstick products.
 16. The improved makeup bag of claim 1,wherein the one or more compartments are lined with plastic.
 17. Theimproved makeup bag of claim 16, wherein the one or more compartmentsare part of a pouch that is detachable from the first interior side orthe second interior side.
 18. The improved makeup bag or claim 17,wherein the pouch is detachable by way of one or more hook and loopstrips.
 19. The improved makeup bag of claim 17, wherein the one or morecompartments comprise multiple compartments and the multiplecompartments comprise at least two different size and/or shapecompartments.
 20. The improved makeup bag of claim 19, wherein the oneor more compartments comprise satin and are lined with plastic.